Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour
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Orlando, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Paddle through the clear waters of Silver Springs on a guided kayak tour focused on wildlife viewing and local history. This small-group experience offers a controlled and accessible way to explore the area’s natural environment, with routes selected based on known wildlife activity. With year-round visibility and guide support, it provides a practical way to experience the springs without planning routes or navigating independently.
- Small group size improves wildlife viewing opportunities
- Clear water conditions enhance visibility below the surface
- Guided route targets key wildlife activity areas
- Easy-to-manage pace suitable for most experience levels
What's Included
- Kayak and paddle, life vest/whistle, dry bags for wallet, keys, and phone
- Local knowledgeable guide
- Two Person Tandem available upon reguest with 2 single purchase.
- Sunscreen(recommend 50+ spf), water and light snack(if needed)
- Tip for your guide(if you had an amazing time!)
- Parking Fees
- Sunglasses(polarized preferred) to see underwater better
- Hat
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488, USA
Meeting point is to the far right of the big parking lot where the canoe and kayak launch is located. I will be by the staging area against the fence with a company shirt on.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Silver Springs
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Ian_J
Aaron the guide is very helpful and friendly, saw manatees at blue springs after Aaron suggested we swap from silver springs. I highly recommend the experience
Reviews
5.0
based on 69 reviews
Cathy_R, Mar 2026
Aaron was excellent guide and we enjoyed being on the water with him saw manatees alligaters turtles and birds
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you Cathy! Let me know you are ready for your next Adventure! -Aaron
Kathleen_M, Feb 2026
Easy morning with Aaron- a great guide. Not only was he knowledgeable about the wildlife (of which there was plenty) but he takes and shares great photos. A great time on the water.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you Kathleen! Hope to see you guys again for one of my other tours! -Aaron
Ian_J, Aug 2025
Aaron the guide is very helpful and friendly, saw manatees at blue springs after Aaron suggested we swap from silver springs. I highly recommend the experience
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you Ian!
Valerie_D, Aug 2025
we had a 3 hour rain delay. our guide was so patient and waited around. i’m so thankful we decided to wait it out. the views were beautiful. aaron was very knowledgeable and had lots our humor!!! 10/10
Rheena_J, Jul 2025
Aaron was an awesome tour guide. He took time to teach us as 3 of us were beginners in kayaking. He kept us informed especially in the do’s and dont’s, and what not to bring during the kayaking. He was very knowledgeable. We stayed for a while to wait for Manatees, saw a lot of gators and guess what? A gator that ate its prey. What a scene!!! The spring is phenomenal: a lot of big fishes that we just see on TV, a lot of different birds and a prehistoric snapping turtle. The nature cooperated and the weather was perfect. We liked that Aaron had a person limit in his booking that it made it more focus and personalized. We will do it again with him!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you! We really did see an amazing amount of wildlife that day. -Aaron
mwbowman81, Mar 2025
Aaron was amazing. He was very knowledgable about the area, and knew where to go to see manatees and other wildlife. He made our 2hr kayak experience exactly what we were hoping for. Would recommend Aaron for this tour 100 percent.
historydog68, Mar 2025
Aaron is a great guide and awesome photographer. We saw a lot of things with him that we wouldn't have seen on our own. He takes great photos along the way so you can just focus on enjoying the trip and not have to worry about taking pictures the whole time. We were very pleased with the communication from start to finish and the pacing and quality of the tour.
karen_s, Mar 2025
Small group, great guide and beautiful scenery. Can’t beat that! Would definitely do this again at our next visit.
Mark_M, Feb 2025
Great experience with the family. Aaron knew where the spots were to see the wildlife. Kids were tired afterwards, which is good for the parents. We did singles, but also a tandem.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Glad you had a great time! Wish I could have done enough to earn a 5 star review. Please reach out to let me know what I could have improved on. -Aaron
Robert_B, Feb 2025
Enjoyable wildlife adventure with my grand daughter. Aaron did a great job, highly recommended for all ages.
William_P, Jan 2025
Great tour with Aaron ..we saw manatees , turtles , alligators, birds and monkeys . Will definitely do again with our family and friends when they visit .
john_s, Jan 2025
Fantastic experience, Aaron was an excellent very entertaining and knowledgeable guide. We saw alligators, manatees and turtles as well as lots of birds. Kayaking was a very relaxing experience, water was crystal clear and would thoroughly recommend this as a must do experience.
Sharon_O, Dec 2024
Great experience! Easy paddle, but saw lots of wildlife! Excellent guide! Would be a good family adventure.
Valerie_R, Nov 2024
Our guide was exceptional, motivated, helpful and terrific sense of humour. We enjoyed the kayak tour, blessed to see manatees, gators, fish and various birdlife. Beautiful surroundings I highly recommend the experience!
Robert_A, Nov 2024
Excellent tour guide, informative drtails given during the trip. Aaron knew the terain very well was able to steer us away from the crowds of tourest. The trip laster little over an houe and a half we found it to be a relaxed pace and not over taxing.
Karin_M, Nov 2024
What a great experience! Our guide Aaron from AWA tours was not only personable, he was so knowledgeable. We learned about the history, plants and all kinds of fish and animals. Aaron even took pictures along the way and gave us access to them. We plan on booking another of the AWA tours next year.
Tina_F, Jun 2024
Tour guide was amazing. Learned the history of the spring. Will do it again. We saw the manatee, lots of turtles, alligators, baby hatchling, fish, snake.
Ashley_B, May 2024
Aaron was amazing! The tour was informative and fun. I will definitely be back for more AWA tours. It is hard to believe the water is so clear that 50' depth seems so shallow! We enjoyed the wildlife thorougly.
Domingo_M, Apr 2024
We had a great tour in kayak and were able to see turtles, monkeys, alligators, manatees, etc. The whole thing was fantastic. Highly recommended.
Kimberly_E, Mar 2024
The water was so clear and beautiful, our guide Aaron was so patient with us newbie kayakers yet, and so informative when asked about the surrounding wild life and waterways.
Tim_B, Mar 2024
Book with Aaron!!! Very informed on the native species and pointed out many spots we certainly would have missed on our own. Gave us the history we even saw sunken boats. Would surely recommend and go again!
Agnel_H, Mar 2024
Aaron, our guide was very courteous, knowledgeable and easy going. Provided all essentials for the tour at a manageable cost.
He communicated ahead of time and gave clear instructions.
We got to see a manatee, several crocodiles, many turtles and other wildlife. Absolutely recommend it.
Aryel_H, Jan 2024
Great afternoon with AWA at silver springs. I recommend booking and having someone with knowledge to tell you about area.
Shiran_Y, Jan 2024
6 star if I could. Aaron is really a nice guide. He did a great job making sure we had fun in the trip. It was the best tour we had in the 10 day family road trip. Highly recommend!
Yvonne_F, Feb 2025
Ik en mijn man waren alleen met Aaron. Hij heeft ons goed begeleid, tijd genomen om de dieren te spotten en heeft mooie foto's voor ons gemaakt.
Aaron is een vriendelijke gids met humor.
Silver Springs is prachtig. Helder water, rustig.
We hebben alligators, schildpadden, giftige slang, vissen, vogels en eekhoorns gezien.
Jammer dat er toch weer mensen zijn die geen respect hebben voor de natuur. Op een jetski luidde muziek laten horen en flink gas geven. Dit moeten ze verbieden of een flinke boete voor geven. Het verstoord echt de prachtige omgeving/dieren.
Maar goed we hebben genoten.
Doris_C, Jul 2024
El Señor Aaron fue excelente persona. Me encanto fue una esperiencia maravillosa. La puntualidad. Gracias
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Gracias Doris!
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